brass
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John Nagl, who strongly felt that the Army’s top brass were too hidebound to the old ways of warfighting—large-scale tank-and-infantry battles—and were blocking the promotions of officers who were fighting counterinsurgency battles in the field.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The typical U.S. house contains more than 400 pounds of copper among its electrical wiring, plumbing, appliances, hardware and brass fixtures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The club's top brass were in attendance for the conclusion – whatever it held – with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham front of house and sporting director Johan Lange sitting just behind.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
For Martinez, retention is the top problem, and he blames top brass for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Overhead, a chandelier sprouted from the rough plaster, its brass branches leafed with shards of cut crystal.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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